The Central Library offers access to its catalog, the Internet, word processing, all print resources and more through special technologies designed for use by people with disabilities. Call 315-435-1900 to make an appointment or for more information, or visit the Adaptive Technologies page for details.

The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series is now the largest library-related lecture series in the country. Our lectures have enriched the Central New York community by presenting some of the best literary talent of our time to entertain, delight and inform our audience.

Reading to a therapy dog is a fun and rewarding opportunity for school-age children to read one-on-one to a real, live and gentle dog. Children read aloud, one-on-one, to certified, trained dogs at the library with the dog’s handler present.

The North Syracuse Library received its charter from New York State January 15, 1929. In reality, the library was formed many years before and books were on shelves in a local store. It wasn't until Anna Marsh Reed sold her home to the library for a mere pittance that the library had a home. In 1976 a new building was constructed thanks to the community, the village of North Syracuse, and financial help from the towns of Clay and Cicero. The building was completely paid for and mortgage free. In 1996 the library became part of the Northern Onondaga Public Library. The public voted to construct a new building which opened in June, 1999.